The etymology of Celepharn's name is unknown. The most likely meaning would be "silver rock" from ''[[celeb]]'' and ''[[sarn]]''.{{fact}} In that case the name should be pronounced as {{IPA|[keˈlep.harn]}} and not as **{{IPA|[keˈlefarn]}}.

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The etymology of Celepharn's name is unknown. The most likely meaning would be "silver rock" from ''[[celeb]]'' and ''[[sarn]]''.{{fact}} In that case the name should be pronounced as {{IPA|[keˈlep.harn]}} and not as **{{IPA|[ˈkelefarn]}}.

Celepharn ruled Arthedain for eighty-one years, and was succeeded by his son, Celebrindor, upon his death in 1191.[2]

Etymology

The etymology of Celepharn's name is unknown. The most likely meaning would be "silver rock" from celeb and sarn.[source?] In that case the name should be pronounced as [keˈlep.harn] and not as **[ˈkelefarn].